Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers closed in Arcadia. Here's what's moving in

The Indian School Road restaurant won't sit empty for long. A bygone Phoenix spot is making a comeback.

August 18, 2025

Image: The Original Arcadia Tavern is making a comeback on Indian School Road.

The Original Arcadia Tavern is making a comeback on Indian School Road. Square One Concepts

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When driving by 40th Street on Indian School Road, cars passed through the glow emanating from a prominent corner restaurant. TV screens showed the colorful blur of sports games, and bright, white letters across the covered patio spelled out Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers.

But the lights have gone dark, at least, for now.

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers closed its recognizable Arcadia neighborhood eatery in early August. Its ownership group, Square One Concepts, will remain the same, and the company is planning a quick turnaround for the space.

The Original Arcadia Tavern, a concept that originally launched in 2009, is making a comeback. The restaurant and bar is scheduled to open in September.

"The name still brings a smile to neighborhood faces and we’re excited to deliver an updated version with delicious food and drink,” S. Barrett Rinzler, CEO & founder of Square One Concepts, said in a news release. “Everyone knows Arcadia is one of the best neighborhoods in all of Arizona, and we are pleased to be of service again to those who loved it and to new guests who discover us.”

Square One Concepts also runs Bourbon & Bones Chophouse and Bar, Wasted Grain and other concepts in Arizona, California and Texas. The 16 other Valley locations of Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers remain open.

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The Four Peaks Nachos will be available at the new Arcadia Tavern.

Square One Concepts

The first iteration of Arcadia Tavern operated on Indian School Road and 48th Street from 2009 until 2020. The space has since become the Valley's first location of the Tucson staple Dirtbags.

In its new home just a few blocks down Indian School Road, the revived Arcadia Tavern will bring back many aspects of the original bar, combined with elements from Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers.

There will be plenty of screens to catch the game, valet parking, patio seating, additional bike racks for those riding in from the neighborhood and a menu packed with pub staples.

Shareable options include nachos, wings and skillet cornbread with apple butter. Cheeseburgers come in the form of double-patty smash burgers and entrees range from spaghetti and meatballs to grilled salmon to fried chicken. Plenty of cold beer will be on tap too.

An exact opening date has yet to be released. The company is currently hiring staff for the new concept.

The Original Arcadia Tavern

Opening in September

3950 E. Indian School Road, #50

Tirion Boan is the Food Editor of Phoenix New Times where she’s worked since May 2022. Tirion keeps a close eye on restaurant openings and closings, offers dining recommendations and reports on metro Phoenix food news and trends. She also publishes major annual lists like Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants, and contributes to the Best of Phoenix project. Tirion previously worked for publications including The Arizona Republic and The Tucson Weekly. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from the University of Arizona.

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